Senior Specialist Substance Misuse Nurse

As a Senior Specialist Substance Misuse Nurse, you will provide and supervise the delivery of high standards of clinical and nursing care to people affected by substance use, ensuring practice is evidence-based and in line with the NMC Code and WithYou policies and procedures.

You will provide clinical leadership to nurses and other practitioners within the service, supporting professional standards, clinical supervision, learning and development and the delivery of agreed objectives. Youll also have responsibility for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating nursing care, managing a caseload and liaising with other agencies where appropriate.

You will support the delivery of health and wellbeing, harm reduction and recovery-focused interventions, including healthcare clinics and therapeutic groups. Youll promote healthy lifestyles and work with clients to reduce health risks associated with substance use, while ensuring medication is safely stored, administered and monitored.

Youll also contribute to service development and quality improvement, helping to identify new solutions and ensure the service remains accessible, culturally sensitive and responsive to the needs of the people we support.

Please note that you must have current NMC registration to be considered for this position.

This role is full time and permanent with a salary of £39,000 - £44,990 per annum.

Please see the linked job description and person specification for more information on the role and its responsibilities.

WithYou provides free and confidential support, without judgement, to more than 100,000 people every year experiencing challenges with drugs, alcohol and mental health across England and Scotland.

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